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Add 49/90 and 1/12

49/90 + 1/12 is 113/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    1/12 = 1 × 15/12 × 15 = 15/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/180 + 15/180 = 98 + 15/180 = 113/180
  5. So, 49/90 + 1/12 = 113/180

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